Starter motor

Tiny
PAULCOLLINS
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  • 1995 BMW 318I
  • 150,000 MILES
Hi I have a p reg bmw 318i e36, thank u so much with the advice on my overheating problems and all fixed, just need to know how much and how difficult is fitting a starter motor for it, thanks again paul
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 11:38 PM

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Tiny
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You might not want to tackle this job, you have to take the intake off to get to the starter. I have no idea how much a starter for this runs, best to call an auto parts store. We can't give estimates anymore from our manual.
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 11:43 PM
Tiny
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You can change the starter from under the car but its better to have it on a lift
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 11:48 PM
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The intake does not need to be removed
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 11:49 PM
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PAULCOLLINS
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The car starts but not first every time and a pain lol, I've got m.O.T in 5 days for it, will it pass with starter motor not working right, thanks paul
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012 AT 11:53 PM

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